Director

Job Description

Job Title: Director - SQA

Location: Hybrid-Hyderabad/Mumbai/Pune/Bengaluru/Chennai

About the Job:

Acentra Health supports a high-volume data system accessed through multiple web portals. As a SQA - Director, you will be responsible for using Software Quality Assurance best practices to pursue a zero-defect delivery, continuously improve, and meet or exceed business objectives aligned to quality program delivery. This role leads the Software Quality Assurance team.

What you will do:

- Leads the Software Quality Assurance team and is accountable for the quality of deliverables, customer relationships, test execution, and strategy, working independently of supervision.
- Oversees the Software Quality Assurance process.
- Leads metrics and provides executive Software Quality Assurance dashboards for projects and releases.
- Uses reusable framework to identify and manage test plans and related artifacts.
- Provides strategic direction across program releases and demonstrates leadership in QA management of resources, cost, risk, and scope.
- Ensures that the Software Quality Assurance team creates traceable test plans and scripts.
- Uses tools and best practices to systematically measure and improve Software Quality Assurance, enforcing process improvements.
- Leads and refines the QA program focused on automation.
- Ensures team adherence to established controls, standards, and methodologies.
- Responsible for successfully delivering program releases, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
- Manages risk and ensures proper mitigation plans are implemented and communicated appropriately to the customer and the stakeholders.
- Ensures constant innovation is encouraged at all aspects of Software Quality Assurance and enforces alignment to industry standards.
- Possesses a strong understanding of strategic intent as defined in Acentra Healths strategic plan.
- Leads transformation and change management initiatives for the Software Quality Assurance team and Acentra Healths overall business strategy objectives, working closely with senior management.

Who you are:

Education & Experience:

- Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related area, or equivalent experience, desired.
- Software Quality Assurance Leader with over 20 years of experience.

Technical Skills:

- In-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience in the following technologies and methodologies.
- Strong SQA knowledge with a successful track record of hands-on experience in the Software Quality Assurance function.
- Capable of identifying potential risks in product releases and working closely with stakeholders to mitigate risks.
- Hands-on resource management.
- People Management and Stakeholder Management.
- Experienced in diverse testing methodologies.
- Hands-on experience in diverse automation tools, preferably leveraging AI for automation.

Soft Skills:

- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent Communication and Presentations skills.
- Dedicated self-starter with excellent people skills.
- Quick learner and a go-getter.
- Effective time management and project management.
- Analytical thinker and great collaborator.
- English Languageproficiency is required to effectively communicate in a professional environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset bring fresh ideas to the table.
- They should demonstrateconfidence and self-assurance in their skills and expertise, enabling them to contribute to team success and engage with colleagues and clients in a positive, assured manner.
- Should be accountable and responsible for deliverables and outcomes.
- Should demonstrateownership of tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality results.
- Demonstrates strong collaboration skills by working effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing insights, and contributing to shared goals and solutions.
- Continuously explore emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

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